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August 18th, 2010

2011 Regional Editions - Preliminary list

A little later than last year, the preliminary list of the Regional Editions of 2011 has surfaced. Long as always, the list includes 23 vitolas in total, from 12 different brands and for 17 regions.

An interesting addition to the list is the thin and slender “Selectos Finos” from La Escepción, a brand which was discontinued [...]

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By Yiorgos

November 24th, 2009

Which is your desert island cigar?

On the last herf, Rob - a fellow BOTL asked me:”which is you desert island cigar”? Without much thought i replied: “The Partagas D no.4″. Then moments later I thought, “Well, maybe the Cohiba Robusto… Or the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill… Or the Cohiba Pyramide 2006… Or the Romeo Churchill… Damn, I can’t make [...]

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By Yiorgos

July 24th, 2009

2010 Regional Editions - preliminary list

Only weeks after the 2009 Regional Edition list was finalised, a preliminary list for the 2010 Regional Series has leaked. The total number of vitolas proposed for 2010 is 21, less than the 25 in the 2009 Regional Edition Series. That seems like a good move from Habanos, however the regions granted new vitolas are [...]

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By Yiorgos

June 23rd, 2009

2009 Regional Editions - Updated

We might be half way in 2009, but Habanos SA has still to finalize the -longer than ever- list of the Regional Edition cigars. From 15 vitolas in last year’s production, this year’s regional edition series will feature 25 vitolas. 30 vitolas were in the original list, however, five did not make the cut, bringing [...]

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By Yiorgos